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Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Reimbursement of monthly automobile expenses |  | $ 1,000 |
Automobile reimbursement amount |  | 3,228 | $ 3,228
Tuxis |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Payments to acquire property | $ 900,000 |  |
Winco |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Aggregate rent and overhead accrued expense paid |  | 77,850 | 53,969
MMC and Winco |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Reimbursements payable | $ 19,096 | $ 19,096 | 20,885
PEO |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Termination of notice period |  | 10 days |
Rental income |  | $ 9,204 | $ 9,204
PEO | Global Self Storage, Inc |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Percentage ownership by affiliates | 5.00% | 5.00% |

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